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NSU Howard Old Dominion DU NCAT CU Boulder VSU Wesleyan University Delaware State University Bowie State University Lewis and Clark Morgan State| Colorado College | Hampton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado College | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,203 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,554 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,554 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,376 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,178 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,160 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 86% |
Admission |
Colorado College | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,846 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 840/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Colorado College | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Colorado College | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hampton University is larger than than Colorado College based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 2,203 students)
Colorado College vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or Hampton University?
- Colorado College is 146.4% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.4% higher at Colorado College than Hampton University ($64,554.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampton University than Colorado College ($32,421 vs. $33,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 10.7% lower than costs at Colorado College ($12,986 vs. $14,376)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampton University than Colorado College (86% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado College students is 236.7% larger than aid received Hampton University ($46,160 vs. $13,710)
Colorado College vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado College or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Colorado College .
- Accepted freshman Colorado College students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Hampton University has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Colorado College (16.3%)
Colorado College vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado College or Hampton University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Hampton University and Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is higher than Hampton University (88% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $900 more per year than Colorado College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $46,000)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Colorado College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/